Where I'm From

In writing we are practicing the trait of voice. Today the students listened to a poem by George Ella Lyon "Where I'm From". Then each student brainstormed things about their life including people, places, traditions, senses, and words. The students will share their lists with a partner tomorrow and start their own poem. To see the entire lesson check out my article on The Educator's Room.

Next week, the students will create a visual representation of their poem. Tuesday they need to bring items, photographs, or anything from their childhood included in the poem. We will take pictures of these artifacts and create a flip chart photo album on the iPads. I am very excited to see the finished projects and will certainly share them with you.

Where I'm From

Lori Rice

 

I am from family, from only child to big sister.

I am from siblings and stompers, banana seat bikes and music.

Singing to the piano and playing records.

Bickering and laughing and love.

 

I am from Grandma's kitchen.

Homemade noodles and pie crust cookies.

Rolling everything out on the table,

Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar,

Cookie dough on a spoon, warmth of baking.

 

I am from togetherness.

Hog roast reunions, cousins, frogs, dirt and sleepovers.

Melted chocolate in the stockings, waiting, the angel on top, Christmas.

Milk carton baskets, penny eggs, and a grand prize dollar.

I am from unconditional love. Passed around, along, through me.